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See it if looking for a wonderfully talented cast with beautiful singing and harmonies

Don't see it if looking for a gripping tale, interesting story line, and good songwriting

Also A fluffy piece, but I thought the cast sounded great. There were a few cute jokes and moments, I was somewhat entertained but not engaged and kept wanting the show to escalate but it never did. I didn't think the music suited Beth Malone's voice, and generally did not like the songs. The music was unmemorable.... Read more Read less

See it if Fluffy musical. I didn't hate it. I was having a terrible day and this brightened it up. I had low expectations...

Don't see it if Looking for something well written

Also There is no edge to this show and it really needed some edge. It also could have use good writing and any set design skills at all. The acting was awkward but got slightly better in Act 2. The dancing by the two ensemble members was awkward as heck too, and only belonged in two scenes but was used in almost every scene. Is it bad I enjoyed the music? The music wasn't good at all in context, but completely out of context, I don't mind the music at all - songs were kinda tuneful with okay lyrics, most just needed to be at a much faster tempo. There was one joke that was great and beautifully landed by the male ensemble cast member. I also liked their voices. And Mike Squillante who wrote the music and plays Lou, I liked his voice quite a bit, and well, he's really cute, so yeah...... Read more Read less

See it if you must see Andy Karl, Samantha Barks, and Orfeh who are in fantastic voice.

Don't see it if you have no idea who these people are. I didn't hate it but I do want my time back...

Also Andy and Samantha are the only reasons I was curious to see this. They sound amazing. What they are singing though sounds terrible. And the orchestration is more than lackluster. The choreography is some of the worst I've seen. The show is not romantic, sexy, funny, or nostalgic. It should have been at least one of those things. When they were doing the opera scene I was like, "Stop cutting the opera scene with poorly written music, the opera is the only good part in this show!!"... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy a blend of rock & soul music, great harmonies, with a message thrown in.

Don't see it if looking for traditional story with a beginning and an end. More of a concert with fictional storytelling in between

See it if Looking for a thoughtful play and expanding your understanding and exposure to the deaf community. Beautiful, enlightening play

Don't see it if Looking for faster pace action. It'sts a relatively slow burn and could've been shorter. Second act dragged.

See it if you enjoy classic rock concerts, don't mind the less than stellar covers, and are able to get cheap tix.

Don't see it if looking to be inspired by the combination. A decent concept that misses the mark most of the time.

Also Lots of potential in creating an incredible fusion in the right hands (and singers) but never makes it there, as the orchestrations are not inspired and the mashups don't mesh. Hardly classical versions of classic rock nor rock versions of classical pieces. YouTube does it better. But the performers are very earnest and it's just a bit of mindless fun. Last 20+ min are very fun when getting audience more immersed as a straight concert instead of a theater show, which it is not. Most of my score is for the last 20 min. The rock set list is quite decent.... Read more Read less

See it if open to non-traditional storytelling, enjoy live music. A lovely folk rock opera / concert play / concept album with wonderful presentation.

Don't see it if looking for standard musical. It's more of a concert with a story.

See it if you'd like an intimate show based on a true tragic event in LGBT history, a bit fantastical but endearing with pleasant catchy music

Don't see it if you're unforgiving towards cliches or silly jokes, or not a romantic at heart

See it if you're familiar with NYC subway system, looking for a good cast and singing, and simple straightforward entertainment

Don't see it if you're looking for something innovative with good storyline and character development

See it if you love a charming yet simple plot, great classic-sounding songs, wonderful singing, eye-popping choreography, tapping, beautiful costumes

Don't see it if you're looking for something groundbreaking. It's meant to be lighthearted and fun.

See it if you're a fan of Arthur Miller's work. It's slow-building but a really intense play.

Don't see it if you don't like slow-building dramatic humorless pieces. There is no levity. Just a sense of escalating dread through great performances.

See it if you are new to Cirque du Soleil, can forgive a cliched musical story, love interesting choreography, and will enjoy death defying stunts

Don't see it if you expect top notch musical narrative and score, or expect a show packed full of Cirque stunts only

See it if you are intrigued by a one-man driven riotous comedic plot, jokes and references at a rapid pace. Note: Get a seat close to the stage

Don't see it if you are looking for something more substantive

See it if you want a great night out with interactive theater, silliness, modern take on classic MacBeth, get a little tipsy to enjoy it best!

Don't see it if you are a stickler for Shakespearean material, are a tee-totaler, take yourself too seriously

See it if you enjoy bluegrass-inspired score, can forgive simplistic lyrics, simple story, must catch Carmen Cusack's incredible performance

Don't see it if consistent plot, storytelling, and strong score and lyrics are important factors to you

See it if you want to see an intimate little gem with wonderful, charming music and lovely singing & acting, and a beautiful and sweet story

Don't see it if you want something splashy and big

See it if you enjoy performance art, innovative puppetry, beautiful storytelling, minimal dialogue, sad and moving stories

Don't see it if you don't think you will "get" the performance, sad endings

See it if you enjoyed Book of Mormon, like comedies, enjoy clever Shakespearean wordplay, huge numbers, awesome staging & costumes, musical references

Don't see it if you are looking for something serious, less over-the-top, or more low-key/less energetic

See it if you enjoy R-Rated humor and political-incorrectness

Don't see it if you are easily offended, do not like swearing, tongue-in-cheek offensive or sexual jokes, very religious, or looking for family friendly

See it if you like standard romance, ballet heavy dance, decent score, appreciate thoughtful staging and set design

Don't see it if you don't enjoy ballet or want more of a romantic comedy as it isn't funny, or need Broadway caliber singing

See it if you are looking for family-friendly shows, enjoy shows like Lion King, fan of Disney, have young kids, don't mind the extra fluff added

Don't see it if you want something clever, can't stand fluffiness, and expect clean staging/boxing, expect good storytelling, didn't like Lion King musical

See it if you like romantic comedies, You Got Mail type stories, wonderful casting, appreciate exquisite set design

Don't see it if you don't like dated stories or classic musicals

See it if you like bad choreography/music ON PURPOSE, 80s style synth pop, straight tone singing, bad lyrics, lower expectations than the movie & book

Don't see it if you are expecting real goriness or something sharp and witty with good storytelling

See it if you have kids or you are a kid and are into the Lightning Thief franchise. I mainly wanted to see this for Chris McCarrell. Okay pop score

Don't see it if you expect a Broadway show should have Broadway production values. You like shows for their strong book/score.

Also Feels like a "good" high school play put together by high schoolers using their allowance budget and stuff they found around their houses. The show would be good on a high school level, i.e. if high schoolers were the entire creative team. There is zero production quality. They literally did not try. A metal chair accidentally broke, which was probably the funniest thing in the show, but I worried the cast would be falling off the scaffolding next. For a show about gods there is zero magic in this, which could have been easily remedied by some clever stage craft. They could have elevated the show from a poor production to decent quality if they invested on actual set design, costumes, props, and more cast members.

Sound mixing needs some work, seemed to overpower vocals a lot.... Read more Read less

See it if you like rock/power ballads, Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf, an epic score, and captivating leads and cast with incredible vocal talent

Don't see it if Looking for a cohesive story. It's an epic jukebox musical with a strange plot and stranger characters

Also The cast is incredible and features some mind-blowing talent, including Andrew Polec, Christina Bennington, Danielle Steers, Bradley Dean, and Tony Award-winning Lena Hall. It's Peter Pan meets meets Romeo and Juliet meets rock and roll on a bad acid trip, and it is SO MUCH FUN. Just let go and the epic score will blow you away. Though, I'm not exaggerating that no other show has ever had worst choreography, it's best to ignore it.... Read more Read less

See it if you're looking for something more off-beat and quirky. Beautiful dancing and very good singing.

Don't see it if you're looking for a more standard type of show. It can be quite bizarre and I can clearly tell why it would not be everyone's cup of tea!

Also It's got ballet and it's got musical theater, and it doesn't always gel. At times feels like you're seeing two completely different shows. But overall I found it very entertaining and I was never bored. The dancing is exquisite, which is a nice break/juxtaposition to the musical part of the show. The two musical leads were engaging, although the dialogue and acting were sometimes wooden, but the chemistry was there. The male lead has a nice "pop" voice and the female lead has some strong classically trained vocals. I found the overall story quirky in a good way. I found the songs in the musical part to be the weakest out of everything.... Read more Read less

See it if you are into experimental new musicals with non-linear plot. Lead actor had a fantastic voice.

Don't see it if you require a strong story. Went downhill after introducing the modern day plot, uninteresting. Dull, not enough humor to keep attention

See it if you are a Jimmy Buffet fan. Cast is incredibly talented.

Don't see it if you are not a Jimmy Buffet fan. The music is bland and mediocre, not worth a bother if you're not familiar or enjoy his music.

See it if You're a fan of Lesli Margherita. As this is a one woman show and she puts everything into it

Don't see it if You're intending to bring children our looking for a musical. It's immature adult humor that lands some of the time, not always.

See it if you enjoy family dramas, sort of a vignette of a family drama that take place around a true event from 1960

Don't see it if the above doesn't interest you. It is a quietly understated play, which works for the picture it is trying to paint

See it if you're looking for good drama, solid acting, thoughtful insight and realistic portrayal of family and people, poetic dialogue, classic play

Don't see it if you're looking for something lighthearted or comedic

See it if you're curious and understand it has no plot and don't mind lots of dancing and little progression

Don't see it if you're expecting any kind of story arc or character development

See it if you enjoy sweet, lighthearted stories that are also emotionally engaging, to the backdrop of fun, energetic music; not just for Estefan fans

Don't see it if you're not a fan of jukebox musicals, although it's well integrated here

See it if you are a fan of Gillian Anderson who does an amazing job, can stomach a long intense dramatic play, fan of Tennessee Williams

Don't see it if you cannot sit through a long intense play

See it if you like jukebox revues, half naked bodies, 60s music, dancing, 60s costumes

Don't see it if you want a plot, originality

See it if you are bringing young pre-teen girls

Don't see it if you loved the book; you will be disappointed by the uninspired adaptation and lack of enchanting storytelling found in the source material

See it if you are curious about dementia from the sufferer's perspective, must see Frank Langella's funny, poignant, and heartbreaking performance!

Don't see it if you find the subject matter difficult to watch, but go anyway!

See it if you are looking for a family friendly show

Don't see it if you are looking for something more inspired

See it if you enjoy family dramas, clever modern relevant jokes, can relate to New York City living, enjoy wonderful and realistic portrayals

Don't see it if you want something fast paced and energetic

See it if you like politically incorrect humor, want to see an R-rated parody of Sesame Street, enjoy puppets, don't mind it is slightly dated

Don't see it if you are looking for family friendly entertainment or feel awkward due to jokes of a sexual nature

See it if you've had similar coming-of-age or coming-out experiences or are close to someone who did or are curious to know what that was like

Don't see it if you have no personal connection to LGBT stories, are looking for good songs/lyrics

See it if you like family friendly, Disney-type shows, tend to follow hype and don't go to a lot of theater in general

Don't see it if you want to preserve your positive childhood memories of Lion King and the greatness of the original motion picture, or if you hate fluff

See it if you want something different with innovative staging, great acting, want to be surprised and moved, don't mind slowness in the beginning

Don't see it if you don't like who-done-it stories or family drama, find it difficult to watch an autistic character

See it if you like 80s rock, like the movie, want to see young kids slay, enjoy feel good underdog stories, want energy, family friendly, modern

Don't see it if you hate rock music, looking for more classically styled musicals

See it if you're looking for family friendly entertainment, you are a teenager or have teenagers, enjoy typical Broadway hits like Lion King / Phantom

Don't see it if you want something edgy and groundbreaking or thought provoking

See it if you enjoy lush scores, classic orchestration, intense emotional moving powerful plays, beautiful lyrics, costumes, musical standards

Don't see it if you're not ready for a good cry

See it if you enjoy drag performances, fancy costumes, underdog stories, and don't mind cliches

Don't see it if you're expecting boundaries to be pushed, not edgy or profound enough in this day and age

See it if enjoy powerful emotional moments and being moved, stage magic unfolding right before your eyes, beautiful music, and lovely costumes

Don't see it if you don't like charming shows with heart.